Wanted Anyone in Arlington VA?

I spoke to a seller this morning who is sending over pictures and info on a cruiser I'm thinking about buying. Seller seemed genuine but was very difficult to understand and was shaky with some answers. Is anyone in the Arlington area willing to check this out for me? I could cover expenses or help make it worth your time. I'm going to be in Baltimore on the 30th and would love to fly in early to pick it up next weekend. I just want to get a set of eyes on it prior to making a deposit.

Thanks!

 

[ab1985]

I spoke to the owner again. He said he is getting lots of calls, but I'm first in line. He's sending pics. Need someone local to check the truck out. I can make it worth your time. Thanks!

 

[Delancy]

Maybe there's a local forum someone can direct the OP to?

 

[mossman40]

Maybe there's a local forum someone can direct the OP to?

Try posting here :

VA/DC/MD- Capital Land Cruiser Club

 

[ab1985]

Great idea - thanks!

 

[topherbecker]

PM'ed you...

 

[78BlueFJ40]

I'm in Arlington, no expert on FJ's, but very knowledgeable about cars and could detail any rust or major issues.

PM me if interested!

 

[ab1985]

Thanks for all the offers, guys. I spoke to the seller multiple times yesterday but could not pin him down on a price. He was getting lots of calls and seemed as though he wanted to pit buyers against each other to bid up the price. I decided to pass when he tried to sell me a Lexus 470 for $23k instead of taking an offer on the cruiser which was above his asking price.

 

[Delancy]

Still looking. Nothing new to speak of on the normal haunts, but Monday and Tuesday seem to be good days for new listings.

 

[FJCowboy]

What was the original ad for? FJ or Lexus? What was the scoop on the vehicle?

 

[ab1985]

The original add was for an 80. The seller got such an overwhelming response he decided to up his price. He was also trying to offload a 470 which I know nothing about other than the price of $23k. Here's the add: TOYOTA LANDCRUISER, 1997

 

[Delancy]

^^ At $4,950, I bet the phone never quit ringing.